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Medical Assistant Exam 3

May 22, 2025

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Question 1 of 21

1. Question

Which of the following is the most effective method to prevent the spread of inflection?

A. Using hand sanitizer every hour
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B. Using performing proper hand hygiene
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C. Wearing gloves at all times
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D. Disposing of trash in regular bins
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Question 2 of 21

2. Question

Which term refers to a tumor that is non-cancerous?

A. Acute
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B. Benign
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C. Malignant
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D. Chronic
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Question 3 of 21

3. Question

Which type of tissue is responsible from transmitting information in the body?

A. Muscle
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B. Connective
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c. Epithelial
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D. Nervous
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Question 4 of 21

4. Question

Which of the following is NOT a part of the complete patient examination?

A. Health History
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B. Final Diagnosis
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C. Physical examination
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D. Laboratory and diagnostic test
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Question 5 of 21

5. Question

What is the most frequently used assessment technique in physical exam?

A. Palpitation
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B. Percussion
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C. Auscultation
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D. Inspection
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Question 6 of 21

6. Question

What is the first and essential step before disinfecting or sterilizing instruments?

A. Soaking in bleach
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B. Sterile Packing
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C. Sanitization
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D. Autoclaving
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Question 7 of 21

7. Question

Which combining form refers to the liver?

A. Col/o
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B. Hepat/o
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C. Gastr/o
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D. Enter/o
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Question 8 of 21

8. Question

Which BMI range is considered normal weight?

A. 15.0-18.4
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B. 18.5-24.9
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C. 25.0-29.9
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D. 30.0-35.0
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Question 9 of 21

9. Question

Which of the following disinfectants is considered high-level and effective against all microbes except spores?

A. Bleach
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B. Isopropyl alcohol
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C. Glutaraldehyde
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B. Hand Sanitizer
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Question 10 of 21

10. Question

Which of the following is a muscle combining form?

A. Neur/o
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B. Osteo/o
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C. My/o
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D. Hepat/o
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Question 11 of 21

11. Question

What are the three main components of a complete patient examination?

A. Medical history, vaccinations, and insurance verification
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B. Health history, physical examination, and laboratory/diagnostic tests
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C. Family history, immunizations, and medication list
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D. Vital signs, physical therapy, and surgical history
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Question 12 of 21

12. Question

What does it mean to “sanitize” something?

A. Throw it away
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B. Rinse it with water only
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C. Clean it to remove dirt and germs
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D. Heat it until it melts
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Question 13 of 21

13. Question

Which item requires sterilization rather than disinfection?

A. Blood Pressure Cuff
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B. Surgical Instrument
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C. Stethoscope
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D. Exam Table
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Question 14 of 21

14. Question

The combining form “nephr/o” refers to the

A. Heart
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B. Lungs
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C. Kidney
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D. Brain
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Question 15 of 21

15. Question

What is the primary purpose of a screening test?

A. To confirm a chronic illness
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B. To detect a condition in symptomatic individuals
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C. To treat an existing illness
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D. To detect disease early in asymptomatic individuals
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Question 16 of 21

16. Question

Which technique involves tapping the body to assess internal structures?

A. Auscultation
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B.Percussion
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C. Inspection
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D. Palpation
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Question 17 of 21

17. Question

The symbol “↓” in medical documentation represents:

A. Gender
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B.Diagnosis
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C. Decrease
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D. Change
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Question 18 of 21

18. Question

Why must medical assistants wear utility gloves during instrument cleaning?

A. To protect from chemicals and sharps
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B. To Avoid slipping
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C. To improve dexterity
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D. To dry the instruments
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Question 19 of 21

19. Question

A physical condition or habit that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease is known as a

A. Prognosis
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B. Symptom
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C. Screening Factor
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D. Risk Factor
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Question 20 of 21

20. Question

A differential diagnosis is used when:

A. Multiple conditions share similar symptoms
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B. Symptoms point to a single disease
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C. The final diagnosis is already known
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D. The patient refuses testing
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Question 21 of 21

21. Question

Match the following

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Clinical
Autoclave
Neuropathy
Midsagittal (or median)
Tonsillitis
Hazardous chemicals
Mensuration
lung
Sanitization
Auscultation
Cardiologist

A ______________ diagnosis is made by evaluating health history and physical exam only, without lab tests.